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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD
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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiologist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiologist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Bessen graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiologist in Louisville, KY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Bessen currently practices at UofL Physicians – Cardiology Associates and are affiliated with Perry County Memorial Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Bessen has experience treating conditions like Acute Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bessen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Bessen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bessen is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chylothorax
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heart Valve Disorders
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Murmur
Hypertension
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neonatal Tachycardia
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Card PPO

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bessen
4.4
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 05, 2025
He's very smart about anything to do with the heart.
JJ Jones — Mar 05, 2025
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University Hospital
    1983
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif Irvine
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessen's profile.

Dr. Bessen frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is affiliated with Perry County Memorial Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Perry County Memorial Hospital

    8885 State Road 237, Tell City, IN

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY